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HOW TO WRITE A
MASTER’S
DISSERTATION FOR
MANAGEMENT

2. OUTLINE
In Brief
Introduction
Structureof Master's
Dissertation
Today's Discussion

3. Planning a dissertation is one of the most vital components of one’s
education. A dissertation can be explained as a research paper, being formal
and lengthy to be submitted for a higher degree in a university. It is
noteworthy that the master’s projects should represent one’s own research
and critical analysis and hence should be put into action independently. The
work conducted should exhibit salient features such as knowledge about the
topic, ability to plan and perform the research, etc.
In Brief

4. The student should exhibit the following characteristics:
Sound knowledge about the significant works performed in
the study.
Ability to plan the research and analyze the results obtained.
Relevant conclusions on the basis of the results obtained.
Description included should be well-planned and organized.
Contd..
A dissertation for masters should be ones self-work and should
represent novelty and the critical analysis performed.
Introduction

5. These are some of the key characteristics that a master’s dissertation should represent.
The difficulties while planning a management dissertation can be overcome only through
proper planning and organization of the content.
A dissertation cannot be planned without performing literature review, designing
research questions and hypothesis and performing analysis for the results obtained.
It is highly critical to develop or plan a dissertation on the basis of a single question and
thus the candidate should discuss this problem with the associated supervisor.

6. A better structure of the content is of paramount
significance as it ensures better transmission of
information that is being conveyed.
A snippet of the structure to be followed for management
dissertation is given here in addition to a brief description
for what content should be included in each heading.
Though this structure might ensure better transmission of
information but it is imperative that the sections are
interlinking.
It is also necessary that every chapter of the dissertation
has an introduction and a conclusion.
Structure
of Master's
Dissertation

7. Structure of
dissertation

8. This section of the dissertation presents an overview of
what the dissertation is about, what has been identified by
the candidate etc.
It can be assumed as window shopping of the dissertation.
1. Executive
Summary

9. This is the primary section of a dissertation and focuses
on the motive of dissertation and the allied problems.
It is also presents an outline of the thesis describing in
brief what content is included in each chapter.
2. Introduction

10. This chapter discusses the key works performed
by different researchers and the issues resolved.
Planning this section requires a well-designed content
as it helps to examine the problem that is being
discussed by candidate.
3. Literature
Review

11. It is actually a set of questions that define the
research and are planned on the basis of gaps
that are identified from literature review.
4. Research
Hypotheses

12. In this section of the dissertation the approaches
followed for collecting data are mentioned in addition to
their suitability for the research being performed.
This is an important section as a poor methodology
can cause the failure of dissertation.
Apart from the approaches, this chapter of the
dissertation also includes the sample size chosen by
the candidate.
5. Methodology

13. This chapter of the dissertation actually represents the
analysis of the data that has been gathered.
It is the most significant chapter as it exhibits the entire work
of the researcher.
It is preferred to include more graphical illustrations in this
chapter and less theory.
Including graphics will help the researcher to explain his
point in an easy manner and will also be a value addition to
the dissertation.
6. Results

14. In this section the emphasis is laid on discussing
the significance of research work.
Additionally, it is desired that in this section the
researcher raises some questions or issues that he
has come across while analyzing his data.
7. Discussion

15. In this section the candidate can recommend some key
points on the basis of his research, especially the ones that
he analyzed from his work.
The recommendations made should be in accordance with
the research questions.
8. Recommendations

16. Similar to introduction, conclusion is also the most vital
section of a research and is expected that in this section one
should criticise his findings.
Though it is difficult to criticise one’s own findings but it
actually strengthens the faith of reader in the quality of
research performed.
9. Conclusion

17. Again a vital section, references should be arranged
in accordance with the guidelines mentioned as this
can lead to rejection of one’s dissertation.
10. References

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